1999 Opel Omega vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 24 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 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, 1999 Opel Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 1999 Opel Omega 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. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Omega | Kitten |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |