1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1957 Abarth Renault is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 Abarth Renault.
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.
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1957 Abarth Renault | 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Abarth | Tatra |
Model | Renault | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1957 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |