1982 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 22 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 794 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. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado 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. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Toronado | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |