1962 Opel Kapitan vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1962 Opel Kapitan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,605 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 268 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
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:
1962 Opel Kapitan | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Kapitan | Victor |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2605 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |