2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1968 Tatra T603.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Tatra T603. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1968 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1968 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Silverado | T603 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2760 mm |
