1992 BMW 320 vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Tatra T603 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 320 | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 320 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
