1996 BMW 745 vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1970 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Tatra T603. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1970 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1970 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 745 | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
Make | BMW | Tatra |
Model | 745 | T603 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |