1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1974 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1974 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Tatra T613 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Tatra T613. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1974 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1974 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1974 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Holden | Tatra |
Model | Commodore | T613 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |