1986 BMW M6 vs. 1956 Tatra T603
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1956 Tatra T603. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1956 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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1956 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | M6 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
