1976 BMW 633 vs. 1964 Tatra T603
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1964 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1964 Tatra T603.
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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1964 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 633 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
