1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II and 1962 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II should accelerate faster than 1962 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II.
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, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Tatra |
Model | 3000 Mk II | T603 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |