1984 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Tatra T603

To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Tatra T603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.

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