1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1949 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 1 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1949 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 1900 | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
