1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 12 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (286 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1979 Tatra T613. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
| Model | 400 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2990 mm |
