2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1986 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1986 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tatra |
| Model | CTS | T613 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
