1967 Morgan 4 vs. 1956 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1967 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Opel Kapitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 555 kg more than 1967 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 | 1956 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |