1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1962 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1962 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 135 kg more than 1962 Tatra T603. 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Skylark | T603 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
