1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 418 kg more than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
Model | Corvette | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1989 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 118 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |