1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 850 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
