2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Tatra T613 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1983 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Nissan | Tatra |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | T613 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 1098 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
