1990 Opel Senator vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
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 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Opel | Tatra |
Model | Senator | T613 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2990 mm |