2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 33 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), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 575 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |