1972 Tatra T603 vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 21 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 330 kg more than 1972 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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Tatra T603. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1972 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1972 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Tatra T603 | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Tatra | Toyota |
Model | T603 | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |