1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1535 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Buick | Reliant |
| Model | Roadmaster | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2150 mm |
