1953 Opel Kapitan vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 47 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 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II 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. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Opel Kapitan | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kapitan | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
