2000 Opel Omega vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 20 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 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 1175 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, 2000 Opel Omega (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 2000 Opel Omega 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. 2000 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Omega | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Omega | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |
