2006 Opel Agila vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2006 Opel Agila is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Agila (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Agila weights approximately 590 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Agila, 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, 2006 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Agila | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Agila | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 27 L |
