1949 Tatra T600 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 63 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1949 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Tatra T600 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T600 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
