1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP) has 205 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Esprit | Rekord |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |