1949 Buick 40 vs. 1949 Opel Kapitan
To start off, both 1949 Buick 40 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 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 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 Buick 40 | 1949 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | 40 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |