1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Tatra T613 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1984 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Tatra T613 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | DB4 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2990 mm |
