1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1958 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 850 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
