1955 Tatra T603 vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1955 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Tatra T603 | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Tatra | Volvo |
| Model | T603 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
