1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Kitten would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1976 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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2150 mm |
