1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 1979 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Rekord weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 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:
1975 Lotus Eclat | 1979 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Eclat | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |