1983 Tatra T613 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1983 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1983 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Tatra T613 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T613 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
