2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1978 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Tatra T613 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Corvette | T613 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2990 mm |
