1958 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 Audi S6
To start off, 2010 Audi S6 is newer by 52 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S6 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1958 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Tatra T603. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Tatra T603 | 2010 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Tatra | Audi |
| Model | T603 | S6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2847 mm |
