1981 Porsche 928 vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
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 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 928 | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | 928 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
