1957 BMW 600 vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 1968 Tatra T603 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,471 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1968 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 600 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2760 mm |
