1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, 1966 Tatra T603 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Tatra T603 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1966 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
| Model | Giulietta | T603 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
