1947 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 580 kg more than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Tatra | Pontiac |
| Model | Tatraplan | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
