1983 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Tatra |
| Model | Debonair | T603 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
