1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 8 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
| Model | 1750 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
