1967 Mazda Luce vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1967 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Luce | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | Luce | T603 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
