2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Morgan | Tatra |
| Model | Plus 8 | T613 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1110 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |
