2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 21 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1015 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Firebird | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Pontiac | Reliant |
Model | Firebird | Kitten |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5663 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 27 L |