1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Tatra T613 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Newport (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 275 kg more than 1990 Tatra T613. 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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Tatra |
| Model | Newport | T613 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2990 mm |
