1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, both 1982 Austin Ambassador and 1982 Reliant Kitten were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Ambassador (91 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 680 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, 1982 Austin Ambassador, 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, 1982 Austin Ambassador (155 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Ambassador | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | Ambassador | Kitten |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2150 mm |