1961 BMW 501 vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1961 BMW 501 and 1961 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 BMW 501 (100 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 BMW 501 (182 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm). This means 1961 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 501 | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 501 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 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 |
