1995 BMW M5 vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1958 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | M5 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
