1960 Opel Kapitan vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Opel Kapitan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 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 176 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kapitan | 356 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2605 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 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 | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |