1974 Maserati Merak vs. 1984 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Tatra T613 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Merak (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1984 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Tatra T613 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1974 Maserati Merak.
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.
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1974 Maserati Merak | 1984 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Maserati | Tatra |
Model | Merak | T613 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1690 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |