2005 MG XPower vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2005 MG XPower is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG XPower (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG XPower weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG XPower | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | MG | Reliant |
| Model | XPower | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2150 mm |
