1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 679 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Seven | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 126 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |