1957 Tatra T603 vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Tatra T603 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Tatra | Ascari |
| Model | T603 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
