1962 Tatra T603 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1962 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Tatra T603 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Tatra | Toyota |
Model | T603 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2545 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |