1960 Opel Kapitan vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Opel Kapitan 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 207 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kapitan | 904 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2605 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 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 | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
