1963 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 280 kg more than 1963 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Tatra T603 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Tatra | Cadillac |
| Model | T603 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
