1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1983 Tatra T613 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1983 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tatra |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | T613 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
