1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Fiat Dino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Fiat Dino.
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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | Dino | T603 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
