1949 GAZ M-20 vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 925 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.
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, 1949 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 GAZ M-20 | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | GAZ | Reliant |
| Model | M-20 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2150 mm |
