1969 Opel Admiral vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 940 kg more than 1983 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Admiral | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Admiral | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 27 L |
