1979 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 355 kg more than 1966 Tatra T603.
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 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Tatra T603. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1966 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1966 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Buick | Tatra |
Model | Electra | T603 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |