1979 Tatra T613 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 33 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 Tatra T613. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613. 2012 Lancia Thema 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. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Tatra T613 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Tatra | Lancia |
| Model | T613 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3053 mm |
