1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 5 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Alpine | Tatra |
| Model | A 610 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
