2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
Model | V8 Vantage | T613 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 1570 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |