1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Opel Kapitan
To start off, both 1954 Cadillac 62 and 1954 Opel Kapitan were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 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. 1954 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1954 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1954 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | 62 | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
