1952 Tatra T600 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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, 1985 Toyota Celica (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Tatra T600 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T600 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
