1987 BMW 320 vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 320 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
