2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | Familia | T603 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
