1957 Talbot Lago America vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 1967 Tatra T603 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot Lago America (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1957 Talbot Lago America.
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 Talbot Lago America (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot Lago America | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Talbot | Tatra |
| Model | Lago America | T603 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
