1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 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 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 720 kg more than 1948 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Buick | Tatra |
Model | Riviera | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 118 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |