1972 Tatra T603 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 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 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Tatra T603 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Tatra T603 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Tatra | Toyota |
Model | T603 | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |