1956 Tatra T603 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1956 Tatra T603. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1956 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 353 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 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Tatra T603 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Tatra | Infiniti |
| Model | T603 | M |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2901 mm |
