2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 234 kg more than 1963 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tatra |
| Model | S-Type | T603 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
