2006 BMW 645 vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 645 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
