1990 Tatra T613 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 1990 Tatra T613 (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Tatra T613 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T613 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
