1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 1974 Tatra T603 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T603 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1974 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Abarth | Tatra |
| Model | 1000 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |
