1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 1986 Tatra T613 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Skylark | T613 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2990 mm |
