1981 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1983 Tatra T613 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Tatra T613. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Tatra |
| Model | Trail Duster | T613 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2990 mm |
