1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lotus Esprit | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Lotus | Tatra |
| Model | Esprit | T600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
