1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1954 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1954 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB6 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |