1959 BMW 600 vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1961 Tatra T603 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1959 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, 1961 Tatra T603 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 600 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| 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 |
