1961 Opel Kapitan vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1963 Seat 1400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,603 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1961 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:
1961 Opel Kapitan | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Kapitan | 1400 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2603 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |