1998 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | AC | Tatra |
| Model | Cobra | T603 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
