1958 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.
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, 1975 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | AC | Tatra |
| Model | Aceca | T603 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
