1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1500 and 1959 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Tatra T603 (94 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1959 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 1500 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
