1989 Lada 2107 vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 40 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, 1989 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107.
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 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada 2107 | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Lada | Tatra |
| Model | 2107 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
