1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1974 Tatra T613
To start off, 1974 Tatra T613 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 245 kg more than 1974 Tatra T613.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T613. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1974 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1974 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1974 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Tatra |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | T613 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2990 mm |
