1963 Riley 4 vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1963 Riley 4 is newer by 15 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, 1963 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 28 kg more than 1963 Riley 4.
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, 1963 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Riley 4 | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Riley | Tatra |
Model | 4 | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |