1948 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 764 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.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Tatra | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tatraplan | CLS |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2875 mm |
