1951 Tatra T600 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 346 kg more than 1951 Tatra T600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Tatra T600 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 1951 Tatra T600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran, 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 Volkswagen Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Tatra T600 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Tatra | Volkswagen |
| Model | T600 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
