1973 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1973 BMW 525 and 1973 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Tatra T603 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 BMW 525.
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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1973 Tatra T603 | |
Make | BMW | Tatra |
Model | 525 | T603 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |