1975 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro 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.
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1975 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Camaro | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |