1955 Porsche 356 vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 1967 Tatra T603 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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, 1967 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Porsche 356 | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | 356 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |
