1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1960 Tatra T603 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1960 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Austin | Tatra |
Model | A 40 | T603 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |