1979 Tatra T613 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1979 Tatra T613 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1979 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1979 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Tatra T613 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Tatra | Holden |
Model | T613 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |