2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 30 kg more than 1955 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Corvette | T603 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
