1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1981 Lotus Esprit and 1981 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Opel Rekord.
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:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
