1994 McLaren F1 vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 McLaren F1 (627 HP) has 523 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1994 McLaren F1.
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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 McLaren F1 | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | McLaren | Tatra |
| Model | F1 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6062 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
