1960 Opel Kapitan vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 22 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. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 439 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 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kapitan | 944 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2605 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 151 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
