2009 BMW 550 vs. 1974 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T603 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 258 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1974 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T603. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1974 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1974 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1974 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 550 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2472 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
