1957 Morris Minor vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Tatra T613 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. 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, 1985 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Morris | Tatra |
| Model | Minor | T613 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2990 mm |
