1960 Opel Kapitan vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 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 86 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66.
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. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1960 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1960 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Opel Kapitan | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Kapitan | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2605 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
