1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1956 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Tatra T603 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Tatra T603 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 1956 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Holden | Tatra |
| Model | Belmont | T603 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
