2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 181 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1948 Tatra Tatraplan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1948 Tatra Tatraplan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Fiat | Tatra |
Model | Palio | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |