1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1949 Opel Kapitan
To start off, both 1949 Austin A 110 and 1949 Opel Kapitan were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 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:
1949 Austin A 110 | 1949 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 110 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |