1949 Opel Kapitan vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 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. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1949 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1949 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Opel Kapitan | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kapitan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |