1995 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 16 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 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613. 1995 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1979 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1979 Tatra T613 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Plymouth Prowler | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Plymouth | Tatra |
Model | Prowler | T613 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3517 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2990 mm |