1979 BMW 728 vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Tatra T613 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1980 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 BMW 728.
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, 1980 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 728 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |
