1954 Opel Kapitan vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1954 Opel Kapitan and 1954 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 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:
| 1954 Opel Kapitan | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kapitan | 356 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
