1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1996 Fiat 126. 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, 1958 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 126 | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 126 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
