1958 Tatra T603 vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 41 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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Tatra T603 | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
