2000 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1952 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 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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2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1952 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | SL | Kapitan |
Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |