2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |