1978 Tatra T613 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Tatra T613 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Tatra T613. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Tatra T613 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Tatra | Subaru |
| Model | T613 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2616 mm |
