1972 Holden Monaro vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Holden Monaro.
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 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Monaro | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Holden | Tatra |
| Model | Monaro | T603 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
