2005 Holden Monaro vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 22 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. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1983 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.
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 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Holden | Tatra |
| Model | Monaro | T613 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2990 mm |
