1949 Tatra T600 vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1949 Tatra T600. 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, 1981 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Tatra T600 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Tatra | Tatra |
| Model | T600 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
