1957 Opel Kapitan vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1957 Opel Kapitan and 1957 Peugeot 203 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 30 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Kapitan should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 95 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Kapitan | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Kapitan | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 44 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
