1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 1978 Tatra T613 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Tatra T613 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1978 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
Model | Junior | T613 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |