1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Tatra T613
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 332 kg more than 1974 Tatra T613.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T613. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1974 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1974 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Caprice | T613 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2990 mm |
