1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1954 Opel Kapitan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 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 Austin A 40 | 1954 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 40 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |