1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1975 Tatra T603 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Corvette | T603 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
