1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 120 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1980 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, 1962 Volvo 120 (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Kitten | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Kitten | 120 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 58 L |
