1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 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 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1971 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1971 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Holden | Tatra |
| Model | Commodore | T603 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
