1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Tatra T613
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1987 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Tatra T613 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Dodge | Tatra |
| Model | Viper | T613 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
