1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 6 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 942 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. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1975 Reliant Kitten
Make Oldsmobile Reliant
Model Cutlass Kitten
Year Released 1981 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 848 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 39 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 538 kg
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2150 mm