1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Rekord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |