2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | 21 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
