1966 Opel Kadett vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Kadett weights approximately 215 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.
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, 1966 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Kadett | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Kadett | Kitten |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |