1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 348 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
Model | V8 Volante | T603 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |