2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 60 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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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2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Kapitan |
Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |