1999 BMW 323 vs. 1999 Tatra T700
To start off, both 1999 BMW 323 and 1999 Tatra T700 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tatra T700 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1999 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Tatra T700 (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 1999 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 323 | T700 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
