1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1950 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 31 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS 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. 1981 Jaguar XJS 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. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1950 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJS | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 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 | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
