1983 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 234 kg more than 1955 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Tatra |
| Model | Toronado | T603 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
