1974 Tatra T603 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Tatra T603 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Tatra | Porsche |
| Model | T603 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2416 mm |
