1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1980 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Rekord weights approximately 45 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1980 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Eclat | Rekord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |