1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 486 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | Seven | Rekord |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1492 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |