1958 Tatra T603 vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Toyota Cressida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Tatra T603 | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
