1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Plymouth | Reliant |
Model | Voyager | Kitten |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2150 mm |