1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1979 Tatra T613 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1979 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1979 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Tatra |
| Model | Cutlass | T613 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3494 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 | 1614 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2990 mm |
