1965 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1965 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Tatra T603 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
Because 1965 Tatra T603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Tatra T603 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Tatra | Seat |
Model | T603 | Altea |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |