1984 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Tatra T613 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1978 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1978 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Electra | T613 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
