2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | 911 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
