1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Tatra T603 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Abarth | Tatra |
| Model | 2200 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
