1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1956 Tatra T603
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 13 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Tatra T603. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Tatra T603 weights approximately 834 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1956 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Abarth | Tatra |
| Model | 1300 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2760 mm |
