1992 BMW 545 vs. 1977 Tatra T613
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1977 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1977 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Tatra T613 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1977 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 545 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
