1948 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 2012 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 64 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 248 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 1948 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 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 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, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (198 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | 2012 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Tatra | Hyundai |
| Model | Tatraplan | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1424 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
