1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1948 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express 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. 1998 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1948 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1948 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Chevrolet Express | 1948 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Express | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1998 | 1948 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |