1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Kapitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 258 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1957 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |