1955 Opel Kapitan vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 24 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Opel Kapitan | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Kapitan | 505 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |