2009 Nissan Armada vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 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 Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Nissan | Tatra |
| Model | Armada | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2760 mm |
