1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 1970 Tatra T603 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1970 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Tatra T603 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
Model | DB4 | T603 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |