1955 Opel Kapitan vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kapitan | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
