1964 Tatra T603 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Tatra T603 would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Tatra T603 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Tatra T603 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
