1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 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 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. 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 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | 929 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
