1955 Opel Kapitan vs. 1981 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1981 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 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. 1981 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1955 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1955 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Opel Kapitan | 1981 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Kapitan | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
