1974 Tatra T603 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1974 Tatra T603. 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Tatra T603 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T603 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2472 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1525 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 |
