1963 Opel Kapitan vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 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. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 416 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. 1982 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1963 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1963 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Kapitan | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kapitan | 944 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 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 | 163 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
