1947 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 63 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Tatra Tatraplan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 64 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio.
Because 1947 Tatra Tatraplan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Tatra | Kia |
| Model | Tatraplan | Rio |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2499 mm |
