2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 38 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 154 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Blackhawk | T603 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
