1999 Opel Omega vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1979 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 (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 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 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Omega | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Omega | Kitten |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |