1967 Tatra T603 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1967 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1967 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Tatra T603 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Tatra | Chevrolet |
| Model | T603 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3650 mm |
