1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 33 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 664 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.
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1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | S-10 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |