1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1981 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Rekord weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1981 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Seven | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |