1968 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1990 Tatra T613 (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 600 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2990 mm |
