1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, both 1983 Lancia Beta and 1983 Tatra T613 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Tatra T613 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Tatra T613. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Beta | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Lancia | Tatra |
| Model | Beta | T613 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2990 mm |
