1959 Tatra T603 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1959 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Tatra T603 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Tatra | Porsche |
| Model | T603 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
