1964 Tatra T603 vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, both 1964 Tatra T603 and 1964 Triumph TR4 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,470 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Tatra T603 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4. 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 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Tatra T603 | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Tatra | Triumph |
| Model | T603 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
