1955 Tatra T603 vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 459 kg more than 1955 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Tatra T603 | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Tatra | Dodge |
| Model | T603 | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3052 mm |
