1978 Tatra T613 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1978 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1978 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Tatra T613 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T613 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2761 mm |
