1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 265 kg more than 1982 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Fiesta | Kitten |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 27 L |