1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1989 Tatra T613
To start off, 1989 Tatra T613 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore 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 73 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Tatra T613 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore. 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, 1989 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1989 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Opel | Tatra |
Model | Commodore | T613 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 3493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |