1951 Tatra T600 vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Tatra T600 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio.
Because 1951 Tatra T600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Tatra T600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Tatra T600 | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Tatra | Kia |
| Model | T600 | Rio |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4249 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2499 mm |
