1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Tatra T603 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | A 35 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
