1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1959 Opel Kapitan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 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 | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1900 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |