1961 Tatra T603 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 761 kg more than 1961 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Tatra T603 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Tatra | Chevrolet |
| Model | T603 | Express |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3429 mm |
