2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 995 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Frontier | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 27 L |
