1988 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T613 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1988 BMW 530.
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, 1975 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
Make | BMW | Tatra |
Model | 530 | T613 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1593 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |