1975 Tatra T603 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1975 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Tatra T603 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tatra | Toyota |
| Model | T603 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
