1958 BMW 501 vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 1967 Tatra T603 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1958 BMW 501.
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 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 501 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
