1971 Porsche 914 vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Tatra T603 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1974 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 914 | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Porsche | Tatra |
Model | 914 | T603 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |