1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1966 Austin A 40 and 1966 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Tatra T603 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1966 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Austin | Tatra |
Model | A 40 | T603 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |