1957 Talbot Lago America vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1983 Tatra T613 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America 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 61 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot Lago America.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Talbot Lago America | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Talbot | Tatra |
| Model | Lago America | T613 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
