1948 Opel Kapitan vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Opel Kapitan | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kapitan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |