1955 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Opel Kapitan
To start off, both 1955 Fiat 500 and 1955 Opel Kapitan were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 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:
| 1955 Fiat 500 | 1955 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
