1999 Audi R8 vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 1474 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Audi | Tatra |
| Model | R8 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1540 mm |
