1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1977 Tatra T613
To start off, 1977 Tatra T613 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Tatra T613 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1977 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1977 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Fiat | Tatra |
| Model | 500 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2990 mm |
