1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1962 Tatra T603
To start off, 1962 Tatra T603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Tatra T603 weights approximately 857 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1962 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1962 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 850 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
