2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Tatra T600 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Nissan | Tatra |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | T600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
