1959 Tatra T603 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Tatra T603 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Tatra | Vauxhall |
| Model | T603 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
