2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 189 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (187 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elise | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1085 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 |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
