1962 Tatra T603 vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1962 Tatra T603 and 1962 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Tatra T603 (94 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1962 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Tatra T603 | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
