1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 1991 Tatra T613
To start off, 1991 Tatra T613 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 120 kg more than 1991 Tatra T613.
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, 1979 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Newport | 1991 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Tatra |
| Model | Newport | T613 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2990 mm |
