2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 468 kg more than 1958 Tatra T603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Tatra T603. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Rendezvous | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
