1957 Tatra T603 vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 46 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 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Tatra T603 | 2003 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Tatra | Vauxhall |
| Model | T603 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
