1987 BMW 750 vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1957 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 750 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
