1979 Tatra T613 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Tatra T613 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Tatra | TVR |
| Model | T613 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |
