1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Tatra T603 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Holden | Tatra |
Model | Commodore | T603 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |