1957 BMW Isetta vs. 1957 Opel Kapitan
To start off, both 1957 BMW Isetta and 1957 Opel Kapitan were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Opel Kapitan (74 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1957 BMW Isetta. (13 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Kapitan should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW Isetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 849 kg more than 1957 BMW Isetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1957 BMW Isetta | 1957 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Isetta | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 247 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 13 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 1 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 366 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2300 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1510 mm | 2760 mm |