1993 BMW 840 vs. 1973 Tatra T613
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1973 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Tatra T613. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1973 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 840 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
