1950 Opel Kapitan vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Opel Kapitan 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 | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Kapitan | 244 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 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 | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |