1976 Nissan Silvia vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1976 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1955 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Silvia | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Nissan | Tatra |
Model | Silvia | T603 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |