2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 222 kg more than 1955 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Dodge | Tatra |
| Model | Charger | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |
