1958 Tatra T603 vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 167 kg more than 1958 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 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Tatra T603 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Tatra | SsangYong |
| Model | T603 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
