2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Caterham | Tatra |
| Model | 7 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
