1967 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 43 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 445 kg more than 1967 Tatra T603. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Tatra T603 | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Tatra | Cadillac |
| Model | T603 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
