1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1952 Opel Kapitan
To start off, both 1952 Jaguar XK and 1952 Opel Kapitan were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK 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 Jaguar XK | 1952 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XK | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |