1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1974 Tatra T613
To start off, 1974 Tatra T613 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T613 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Tatra T613 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Tatra T613. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1974 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | 1300 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3495 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2990 mm |
