2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Tahoe | T603 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
