1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Tatra T603
To start off, 1972 Tatra T603 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Tatra T603 weights approximately 924 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1972 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 500 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2760 mm |
