2007 BMW M3 vs. 1955 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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2007 BMW M3 | 1955 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M3 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |