1965 Maserati 151 vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1965 Maserati 151 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 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 316 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.
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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1965 Maserati 151 | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Maserati | Tatra |
Model | 151 | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 5046 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |