1951 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1983 Tatra T613 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1983 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Morgan | Tatra |
| Model | Plus 4 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |
