1964 Austin Princess vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Tatra T603 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | Princess | T603 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2760 mm |
