1958 Opel Kapitan vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1958 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Opel Kapitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 65 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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:
1958 Opel Kapitan | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kapitan | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |