1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1977 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 40 weights approximately 227 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, 1966 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 40 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 27 L |
