2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1956 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1956 Tatra T603. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Tatra T603 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1956 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | 911 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
