1986 BMW M3 vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600.
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, 1986 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | M3 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
