1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1951 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 968 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | 968 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
