1996 BMW M3 vs. 1949 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 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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1996 BMW M3 | 1949 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M3 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1996 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |