1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1965 Tatra T603 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1965 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 55 kg more than 1965 Tatra T603. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Jaguar | Tatra |
Model | MK II | T603 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |