1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1085 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1981 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1981 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Reliant |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2150 mm |
