2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Land Rover | Reliant |
Model | Defender | Kitten |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |