1980 Porsche 924 vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1952 Tatra T600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 924 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | 924 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
