1961 Austin 7 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1961 Austin 7 is newer by 2 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, 1959 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | 7 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
