1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1949 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 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. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1949 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1949 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1949 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Bristol | Opel |
| Model | 412 | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
