1983 Tatra T613 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1983 Tatra T613 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. 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 63 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. 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, 1983 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Tatra T613 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Tatra | Buick |
| Model | T613 | Century |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |
