1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 48 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Esprit | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |