1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131.
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, 1949 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 131 | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 131 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
