1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Tatra T613 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1980 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Tatra T613 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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, 1970 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 1980 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Maserati | Tatra |
| Model | Indy | T613 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
