1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1981 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
| Model | 420 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2990 mm |
