1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee is newer by 7 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 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 1981 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Banshee.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tatra |
| Model | Banshee | T613 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
