1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Kitten (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Kitten weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Reliant |
| Model | Minica | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 357 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2150 mm |
