1959 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Tatra T603 | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Tatra | Chevrolet |
Model | T603 | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2545 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3310 mm |