2008 Seat Altea vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Tatra T603 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 1957 Tatra T603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Seat | Tatra |
| Model | Altea | T603 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
