1967 Tatra T603 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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, 1967 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1967 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Tatra T603 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
