1965 Tatra T603 vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1965 Tatra T603 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Tatra T603 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1949 Tatra T600. 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, 1965 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Tatra T603 | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Tatra | Tatra |
| Model | T603 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
