1974 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | Touring | T613 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
