1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1980 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 797 kg more than 1975 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. 1980 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Skyhawk 1975 Reliant Kitten
Make Buick Reliant
Model Skyhawk Kitten
Year Released 1980 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 848 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 39 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 538 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2150 mm


 

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