1974 BMW 518 vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1949 Tatra T600. 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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
Make | BMW | Tatra |
Model | 518 | T600 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |