1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 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, 1965 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 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 | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Abarth | Tatra |
| Model | 1300 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 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 |
