1988 Honda Legend vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 1957 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 1957 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | Legend | T603 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
