1953 Opel Kapitan vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 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. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1953 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1953 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Opel Kapitan | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kapitan | 928 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |