1975 Tatra T603 vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603.
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, 1975 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Tatra T603 | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Tatra | Tatra |
| Model | T603 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
