1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1950 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 40 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1950 Opel Kapitan | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 610 | Kapitan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
