2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1967 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Tatra T603. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tatra |
| Model | Defender | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
