1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
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, 1955 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Alpine | Tatra |
| Model | A 110 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2760 mm |
