2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 309 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elise | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
