2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 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 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2173 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Land Rover | Reliant |
| Model | Discovery | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 27 L |
