1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 70 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |