1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1979 Tatra T613 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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, 1979 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Ascona | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Opel | Tatra |
Model | Ascona | T613 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2990 mm |