1971 Tatra T603 vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 35 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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603.
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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Tatra T603 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
