1968 Moretti 850 vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1979 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti 850 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Moretti 850. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Moretti 850 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti 850. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Moretti 850 | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Moretti | Reliant |
| Model | 850 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 27 L |
