1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1957 Tatra T603 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Lancia | Tatra |
| Model | Aurelia | T603 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
