1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1989 Tatra T613
To start off, 1989 Tatra T613 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Tatra T613 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1989 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
| Model | Spider | T613 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
