1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1983 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 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Marcos | Reliant |
| Model | 1800 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |
