1969 Innocenti Mini vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Innocenti Mini would be higher. Both 1969 Innocenti Mini and 1976 Reliant Kitten are equipped with a 848 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Innocenti Mini (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Innocenti Mini (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Innocenti Mini | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Innocenti | Reliant |
| Model | Mini | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |
