1959 Opel Kapitan vs. 1949 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Opel Kapitan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 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:
1959 Opel Kapitan | 1949 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Kapitan | 203 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |