1959 Morris Minor vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1960 Opel Kapitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,605 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 116 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor.
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:
1959 Morris Minor | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Minor | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2550 mm |