1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Tatra T603 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 600 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
