1972 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1972 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1972 Mazda RX-2 and 1972 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Tatra T603 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
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 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda RX-2 | 1972 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | RX-2 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
