1969 Buick GS vs. 1987 Tatra T613
To start off, 1987 Tatra T613 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1987 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Tatra T613 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | GS | T613 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2990 mm |
