1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1983 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Lincoln | Reliant |
| Model | Continental | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2150 mm |
