1957 Alvis TC 108 G vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1957 Alvis TC 108 G and 1957 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1957 Alvis TC 108 G.
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, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alvis TC 108 G | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Alvis | Tatra |
Model | TC 108 G | T603 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |