2004 Cadillac Catera vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Catera is newer by 24 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1170 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, 2004 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 2004 Cadillac Catera 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. 2004 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Catera | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
Model | Catera | Kitten |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 27 L |