1985 Tatra T613 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Tatra T613 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Tatra | Porsche |
| Model | T613 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2416 mm |
