1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Tatra T603
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Tatra T603 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Tatra T603 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Tatra T603. (170 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
Model | Corvette | T603 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |