1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1964 Tatra T603
To start off, 1964 Tatra T603 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,470 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1964 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Tatra T603 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline.
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 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1964 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | Berline | T603 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
