2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 184 kg more than 1961 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Lumina | T603 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
