1999 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Tatra T613
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Tatra T613 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1989 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 330 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
