1958 BMW 501 vs. 1948 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1958 BMW 501 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 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:
1958 BMW 501 | 1948 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 501 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1958 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |