1982 Bristol Brigand vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Brigand 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. 1982 Bristol Brigand has automatic transmission and 1959 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1959 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol Brigand will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bristol Brigand | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | Brigand | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |