1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Corvette | T603 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
