2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 312 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Exige | Rekord |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |