2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 510 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Colorado | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
