1949 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1953 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1953 Opel Kapitan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jaguar Mark IV | 1953 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | Mark IV | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1776 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |