2006 BMW 335 vs. 1956 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1956 Opel Kapitan. (74 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1956 Opel Kapitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1956 Opel Kapitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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2006 BMW 335 | 1956 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 335 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1600 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |