1992 BMW 332 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1951 Tatra T600. 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 332 | T600 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
