1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1987 Tatra T613
To start off, 1987 Tatra T613 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Tatra T613 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1987 Tatra T613 (270 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1987 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1987 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1987 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tatra |
Model | 179 | T613 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1690 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |