1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Tatra T613 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Tatra T613 (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 1502 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
