2009 BMW 135 vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 135 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
