1974 Tatra T603 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T603 would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. 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, 1974 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Tatra T603 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
