1960 Seat 600 vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Tatra T613 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Tatra T613 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1960 Seat 600. 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, 1980 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 600 | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Seat | Tatra |
| Model | 600 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 598 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2990 mm |
