2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 84 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 370Z | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Nissan | Tatra |
| Model | 370Z | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
