2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Tatra T603 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Morgan | Tatra |
| Model | Plus 8 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
