1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 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 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1987 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Tatra T613 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Tatra T613. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1987 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1987 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
Model | 380 | T613 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2990 mm |