2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1990 Tatra T613
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 16 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1990 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1990 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Tatra T613 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Tatra T613. (271 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1990 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Rainier | T613 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2990 mm |
