1997 BMW 850 vs. 1949 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 48 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1949 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1949 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 BMW 850 | 1949 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 850 | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1997 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 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 | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |