1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1962 Tatra T603 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1900. 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, 1962 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 1900 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
