2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 26 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 138 kg more than 1979 Tatra T613. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613. 2005 Dodge Charger 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. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Dodge | Tatra |
| Model | Charger | T613 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
