2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 31 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Caterham Superlight R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 600 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | Superlight R | Rekord |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |