1973 Moretti 127 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Moretti 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Moretti 127 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Moretti 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Moretti 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Moretti 127 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Moretti 127 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Moretti 127, 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, both vehicles can yield 63 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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