1956 Tatra T603 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 56 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1956 Tatra T603. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1956 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1956 Tatra T603. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Tatra T603 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Tatra | Cadillac |
| Model | T603 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2946 mm |
