2003 AC Cobra vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 408 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | AC | Tatra |
| Model | Cobra | T603 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
