1990 Tatra T613 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 21 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, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613.
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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Tatra T613 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Tatra | BMW |
| Model | T613 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2770 mm |
