1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1983 Tatra T613 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 912 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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, 1983 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Olympia | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Opel | Tatra |
Model | Olympia | T613 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 780 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2990 mm |