2007 BMW 120 vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 120 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
