1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Lotus | Tatra |
Model | Esprit | T603 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |