1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Camaro | T603 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
