1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1979 Tatra T613 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1979 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
| Model | 190 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
