1974 Honda Life vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 986 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Tatra T603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1963 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | Life | T603 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2760 mm |
