1975 Mazda 616 vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 616 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | 616 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2990 mm |
