1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Eclat | Rekord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |