1960 Tatra T603 vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1960 Tatra T603 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1952 Tatra T600. 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, 1960 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Tatra T603 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Tatra | Tatra |
| Model | T603 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
