1965 Tatra T603 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1965 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Tatra T603 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Tatra T603 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T603 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
