2002 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 51 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 220 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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 318 | T600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
