1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Holden | Tatra |
Model | Kingswood | T603 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |