2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1980 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
| Model | DB9 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 27 L |
