1968 Peugeot 504 vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1971 Tatra T603 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Tatra T603 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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, 1971 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504 | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Tatra |
| Model | 504 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
