1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Tatra T613 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1980 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham.
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 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Tatra T613. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1980 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1980 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Brougham | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Holden | Tatra |
Model | Brougham | T613 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |