1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Tatra T613 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1980 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1980 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1958 Maserati 450.
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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Maserati | Tatra |
| Model | 450 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1690 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
