1963 Opel Kapitan vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,605 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 96 kg more than 1963 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:
1963 Opel Kapitan | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kapitan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2605 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |