1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 1970 Tatra T603 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Tatra T603 (104 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Tatra T603 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1970 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Abarth | Tatra |
| Model | 500 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
