1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1958 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1958 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1958 Opel Kapitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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.
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1969 Ferrari Dino | 1958 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | Dino | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |