1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 25 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 33 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Tatra Tatraplan should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 651 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Tatra Tatraplan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Fiat | Tatra |
Model | 500 | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1973 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |