1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1950 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Opel Kapitan 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:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1950 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Atom | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
