1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Tatra T613. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1985 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1985 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
Model | 500 | T613 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2990 mm |