1959 Tatra T603 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 516 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Tatra T603 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
