1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,605 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 244 kg more than 1960 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo has automatic transmission and 1960 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1960 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Sapporo | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |