1994 Morgan 4 vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan 4 weights approximately 435 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan 4 | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Morgan | Reliant |
| Model | 4 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
