1961 Opel Kapitan vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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. 1961 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1961 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1961 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Opel Kapitan | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kapitan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2603 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |