2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Tatra T603
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 647 kg more than 1973 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Tatra T603. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1973 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tatra |
| Model | Defender | T603 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
