1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1977 Reliant Kitten is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 532 kg more than 1977 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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Morris | Reliant |
| Model | Oxford | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2150 mm |
