2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Tatra T603
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,470 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Tatra T603 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1973 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1973 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1973 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Caterham | Tatra |
| Model | 7 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
