1952 Opel Kapitan vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1952 Opel Kapitan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 Opel Kapitan | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Kapitan | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |