1998 Honda Accord vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1949 Tatra T600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Tatra T600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Tatra T600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | Accord | T600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
