1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1952 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1952 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1952 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1952 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 380 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |