1958 Tatra T603 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 53 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, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1958 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, 2011 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Tatra T603 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T603 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2545 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
