1955 Opel Kapitan vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Opel Kapitan 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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1955 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1955 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Opel Kapitan | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kapitan | Corona |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |