1971 Morris Marina vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 450 kg more than 1978 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Morris | Reliant |
Model | Marina | Kitten |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2150 mm |