1955 Opel Kapitan vs. 1966 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1966 Peugeot 404 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Kapitan would be higher. 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 Opel Kapitan | 1966 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Kapitan | 404 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |