1962 Morris Minor vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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, 1962 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Morris | Reliant |
| Model | Minor | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
