1966 Holden HD vs. 1966 Tatra T603

To start off, both 1966 Holden HD 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden HD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden HD (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden HD should accelerate faster than 1966 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Tatra T603 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Holden HD.

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 Holden HD (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Holden HD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Tatra T603.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Holden HD 1966 Tatra T603
Make Holden Tatra
Model HD T603
Year Released 1966 1966
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2930 cc 2472 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 122 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2760 mm