2000 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.
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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Holden | Tatra |
| Model | Commodore | T613 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 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 | 1610 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
