2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1964 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1964 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Tatra T603.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1964 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | V8 Vantage | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
