2009 BMW 550 vs. 1943 Tatra T87
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1943 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1943 Tatra T87.
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.
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2009 BMW 550 | 1943 Tatra T87 | |
Make | BMW | Tatra |
Model | 550 | T87 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1943 |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2966 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |