1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1990 Fiat 126 is newer by 43 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Tatra Tatraplan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Tatra Tatraplan (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Tatra Tatraplan should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 525 kg more than 1990 Fiat 126. 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, 1947 Tatra Tatraplan (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1947 Tatra Tatraplan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 126 | Tatraplan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1947 |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
