1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 2005 kg more than 1983 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten. 2011 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 1983 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1983 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Reliant | Infiniti |
| Model | Kitten | QX56 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 98 L |
