1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1989 Tatra T613
To start off, 1989 Tatra T613 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1989 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 415 kg more than 1989 Tatra T613. 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Tatra T613. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1989 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1989 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 1989 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tatra |
| Model | Bonneville | T613 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2990 mm |
