1996 BMW 740 vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T613. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1975 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1975 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
Make | BMW | Tatra |
Model | 740 | T613 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2990 mm |