1941 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1954 Opel Kapitan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 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:
1941 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | 62 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1941 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5676 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |