1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1956 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Tatra T603 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Tatra T603 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1956 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1956 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Abarth | Tatra |
| Model | 1300 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2760 mm |
