1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
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. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Reliant |
| Model | Cutlass | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2150 mm |
