1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 394 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lotus Elan | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elan | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |