2006 BMW 550 vs. 1973 Tatra T603
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1973 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1973 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1973 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1973 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 550 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
