1957 Opel Kapitan vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1957 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Kapitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1957 Opel Kapitan. 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. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1957 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1957 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Kapitan | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Kapitan | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
