1948 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 384 kg more than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Tatra | Subaru |
| Model | Tatraplan | Forester |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
