1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 Tatra T603. 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | A 90 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
