1973 Tatra T603 vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1999 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1973 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1973 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Tatra T603 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Tatra T603 | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Tatra | Venturi |
| Model | T603 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
