1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1957 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1957 Opel Kapitan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Opel Kapitan (74 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Kapitan should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1957 Opel Kapitan.
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 Austin A 70 | 1957 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
