1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1983 Tatra T613 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 397 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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, 1983 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Opel | Tatra |
| Model | Rekord | T613 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
