2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 46 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 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Venture (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 205 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.
Because 1959 Tatra T603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Tatra T603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venture (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Venture | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
