1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1982 Tatra T613
To start off, 1982 Tatra T613 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Tatra T613 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. 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, 1982 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1982 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 130 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
