1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1960 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
| Model | Giulia | T603 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
