1981 BMW 528 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 528 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
