2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1966 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Tatra T603 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Lotus | Tatra |
| Model | Exige | T603 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
