1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 Tatra T603. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Tatra |
Model | Ninety-Eight | T603 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |