1977 Tatra T613 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1977 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1977 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1977 Tatra T613. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Tatra T613 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T613 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2810 mm |
