1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Tatra T613 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200. 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, 1990 Tatra T613 (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Lada | Tatra |
| Model | 1200 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2990 mm |
