1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant Kitten weights approximately 25 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1983 Reliant Kitten (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Reliant |
| Model | Minica | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2150 mm |
