1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 10 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Tatra Tatraplan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Tatra Tatraplan (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Tatra Tatraplan should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 512 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1948 Tatra Tatraplan (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Tatra Tatraplan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Tatra |
Model | Sprite | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1958 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2710 mm |