2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 820 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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, 1957 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Caterham | Tatra |
| Model | C21 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
