1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 825 kg more than 1982 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, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jeep Station Wagon | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Jeep | Reliant |
| Model | Station Wagon | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2150 mm |
