1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 918 kg more than 1965 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1965 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1965 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Tatra |
| Model | Silver Wraith | T603 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |
