1961 Tatra T603 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1961 Tatra T603 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Tatra T603 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Tatra | Nissan |
| Model | T603 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
