1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1960 Cadillac 62 is newer by 13 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1947 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.
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1960 Cadillac 62 | 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Cadillac | Tatra |
Model | 62 | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1960 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |