2001 Opel Omega vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1978 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, 2001 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Omega | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Omega | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |
