1996 BMW 535 vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 is newer by 6 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, 1996 BMW 535 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1996 BMW 535.
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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 535 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
