1979 Buick Regal vs. 1950 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 29 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal 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. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1950 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Regal | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
