2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1855 kg more than 1977 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1977 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1977 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Patrol | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Patrol | Kitten |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4759 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 27 L |