1960 Opel Kapitan vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1960 Opel Kapitan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster 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. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 246 kg more than 1960 Opel Kapitan.
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 Opel Kapitan | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Kapitan | Roadster |
Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2605 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
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 | 906 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |