1979 Tatra T613 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Tatra T613. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Tatra T613 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Tatra | Porsche |
| Model | T613 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2350 mm |
