1987 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Tatra T613
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Tatra T613 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1987 BMW 318. 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, 1984 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 318 | 1984 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 318 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
