1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400.
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, 1949 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 1400 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
