1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Corvette | T603 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
