2007 BMW 650 vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 32 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T613 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T613. 2007 BMW 650 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. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | BMW | Tatra |
| Model | 650 | T613 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2990 mm |
