1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1953 Opel Kapitan

To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Opel Kapitan 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.

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1990 Alpine V6 1953 Opel Kapitan
Make Alpine Opel
Model V6 Kapitan
Year Released 1990 1953
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2458 cc 2473 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm