1967 Tatra T603 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 46 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Tatra T603 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Tatra | Mini |
| Model | T603 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2547 mm |
