1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 201 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Corvette | T603 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
