2006 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Tatra T603.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
Make | BMW | Tatra |
Model | 530 | T603 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2545 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |