1984 Rover 3500 vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 1 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1983 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500.
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 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Tatra T613. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1983 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1983 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Rover 3500 | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Rover | Tatra |
| Model | 3500 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2990 mm |
