1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1979 Tatra T613 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven 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 41 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Lotus | Tatra |
| Model | Seven | T613 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2990 mm |
