1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1972 Tatra T603
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1972 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Tatra T603 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1972 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1972 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
Model | 75 | T603 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |