1963 Tatra T603 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Tatra T603 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Tatra | Chevrolet |
| Model | T603 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
