2009 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 525 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
