1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 852 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1981 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | 356 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 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 | 838 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2990 mm |
