1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 35 kg more than 1975 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T613. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1975 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1975 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
Model | Caprice | T613 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |