1981 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 410 kg more than 1961 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Estate | T603 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
