1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 846 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 30 weights approximately 145 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 30 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 27 L |
