1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG Midget weights approximately 200 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, 1963 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Reliant | MG |
| Model | Kitten | Midget |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2032 mm |
