1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Tatra T603 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 59 kg more than 1974 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
Model | Corvette | T603 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |