1960 Tatra T603 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Tatra T603 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2543 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
