1968 Avanti Avanti vs. 1950 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1968 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Avanti Avanti 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. 1968 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1950 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1950 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Avanti Avanti | 1950 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Avanti | Opel |
| Model | Avanti | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
