2006 Honda Accord vs. 1956 Tatra T603
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Tatra T603. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 520 kg more than 1956 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Tatra T603. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1956 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | Accord | T603 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
