1956 Tatra T603 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Tatra T603 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Tatra T603 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1956 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Tatra T603 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
