2000 Lada 110 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Lada 110 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada 110 (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Lada 110.
Because 1970 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada 110, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lada 110 (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada 110 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 110 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
