2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental 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. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Opel Kapitan has manual transmission. 1959 Opel Kapitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Continental | 1959 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Kapitan |
Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |