1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Kadett | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Kadett | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 835 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 27 L |
