1947 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 64 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 610 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Tatra | Jaguar |
| Model | Tatraplan | XK |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |
