2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 160 kg more than 1960 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Tatra T603 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 1960 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tatra |
| Model | Bonneville | T603 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3783 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
