2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1566 kg more than 1952 Tatra T600. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Tatra |
| Model | Corniche | T600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
