1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Tatra T613 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 Tatra T613.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Tatra T613. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1985 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1985 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Caprice | T613 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
