2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mercury | Reliant |
| Model | Mountaineer | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 27 L |
