1979 Tatra T613 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Tatra T613 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Tatra | Tesla |
| Model | T613 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2352 mm |
