1983 BMW M6 vs. 1961 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1961 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.
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1983 BMW M6 | 1961 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M6 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |