2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1905 kg more than 1979 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Land Rover | Reliant |
| Model | Discovery | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 27 L |
