1981 Lancia Beta vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1965 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Tatra T603 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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, 1965 Tatra T603 (171 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1965 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lancia Beta | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Lancia | Tatra |
| Model | Beta | T603 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
