1955 Tatra T603 vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1955 Tatra T603. 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, 2001 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Tatra T603 | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T603 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
