1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Tatra T603 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1.
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, 1990 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | Z1 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
