1989 Tatra T613 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1989 Tatra T613 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Tatra T613 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Tatra T613 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Tatra | Triumph |
| Model | T613 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3493 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |
