1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 125 and 1968 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 125 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
