2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 727 kg more than 1959 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 Silverado (488 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Silverado | T603 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2760 mm |
