1977 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 925 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. 1977 Pontiac Lemans 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. 1977 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Pontiac Lemans | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Pontiac | Reliant |
| Model | Lemans | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2150 mm |
