1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1962 Tatra T603 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1962 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1962 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tatra |
| Model | C-Type | T603 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
