2001 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1968 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 1968 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | Civic | T603 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
