1965 Moretti Panoramica vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti Panoramica would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti Panoramica weights approximately 240 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, 1965 Moretti Panoramica (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti Panoramica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti Panoramica | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Moretti | Reliant |
| Model | Panoramica | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2150 mm |
