1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Tatra T603 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1953 Peugeot 203. 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Peugeot 203 | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Tatra |
| Model | 203 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
