1963 AC Cobra vs. 1948 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 15 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra 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:
1963 AC Cobra | 1948 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Cobra | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |