1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 3 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 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 729 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Tatra |
| Model | New Yorker | Tatraplan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2710 mm |
