1972 Tatra T603 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1972 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Tatra T603 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Tatra T603 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Tatra | Vauxhall |
| Model | T603 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
