2009 BMW 650 vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T603 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 650 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
