2000 Opel Corsa vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa is newer by 25 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1975 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Opel Corsa (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Corsa | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Corsa | Kitten |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2150 mm |