1984 Tatra T613 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1984 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Tatra T613 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Tatra T613 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Tatra | Vauxhall |
Model | T613 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |