2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Rekord would be higher. Both 2005 Lotus Exige and 1983 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Exige | Rekord |
Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |