1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1963 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 156 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1963 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantula | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
