1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1961 Tatra T603 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1961 Tatra T603 (159 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1961 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 | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 1500 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
