1967 Tatra T603 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Tatra T603 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Tatra | Volvo |
| Model | T603 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
