1956 Skoda 440 vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1956 Skoda 440. 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, 1975 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Skoda 440 | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Skoda | Tatra |
| Model | 440 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
