1952 Allard Safari vs. 1955 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1955 Opel Kapitan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari 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:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1955 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
