1971 Tatra T603 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Tatra T603 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.

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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1971 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1971 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1971 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Tatra T603 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Tatra Toyota
Model T603 Supra
Year Released 1971 2001
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2472 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2660 mm


 

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