1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 1967 Tatra T603 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite. 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, 1967 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lotus Elite | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Lotus | Tatra |
| Model | Elite | T603 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
