1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1960 Tatra T603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1960 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Fiat | Tatra |
Model | 1200 | T603 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |