1974 Peugeot 404 vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1974 Peugeot 404 and 1974 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 404. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 404 | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Tatra |
| Model | 404 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1466 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
