1950 MG TD vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 MG TD would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 MG TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 MG TD (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 MG TD should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 MG TD weights approximately 337 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, 1950 MG TD (87 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 MG TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 MG TD | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | MG | Reliant |
| Model | TD | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2150 mm |
