1975 Peugeot 104 vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, both 1975 Peugeot 104 and 1975 Tatra T613 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 104. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Tatra T613 weights approximately 946 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Tatra T613 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Tatra T613. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 104. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 104 | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Tatra |
| Model | 104 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2990 mm |
