1960 Opel Kapitan vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is newer by 10 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. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 144 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 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Kapitan | K 70 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2605 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |