1950 Opel Kapitan vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1950 Opel Kapitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 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 Opel Kapitan | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Kapitan | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |