1983 Tatra T613 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1983 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1983 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Tatra T613 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Tatra | Lotus |
| Model | T613 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2299 mm |
