1952 Opel Kapitan vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 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:
1952 Opel Kapitan | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kapitan | 968 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |