1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 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 47 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1964 Austin A 90. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | A 90 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
