1979 Buick Century vs. 1987 Tatra T613
To start off, 1987 Tatra T613 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Tatra T613 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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, 1987 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Century | T613 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
