1953 Morris Minor vs. 1956 Tatra T603
To start off, 1956 Tatra T603 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Tatra T603 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Tatra T603 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1953 Morris Minor. 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, 1956 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1956 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Morris | Tatra |
| Model | Minor | T603 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2760 mm |
