1947 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 1999 BMW 730
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 52 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 576 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Tatra Tatraplan | 1999 BMW 730 | |
Make | Tatra | BMW |
Model | Tatraplan | 730 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2940 mm |