1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 520 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
Model | V8 Vantage | T603 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |