1952 Mercury Monterey vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1983 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Mercury Monterey | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mercury | Reliant |
| Model | Monterey | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4191 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2150 mm |
