1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1965 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 510 kg more than 1965 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Tatra T603. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1965 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1965 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tatra |
| Model | Fleetwood | T603 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |
