1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, 1966 Tatra T603 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Tatra T603 weights approximately 513 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1966 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
Model | Giulietta | T603 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |