1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 933 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Anglia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1982 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Anglia | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Anglia | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 933 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2150 mm |
