1972 Porsche 917 vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 1978 Tatra T613 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 353 more horse power than 1978 Tatra T613. (167 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Porsche | Tatra |
Model | 917 | T613 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 3495 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |