2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Lumina | T613 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1750 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2990 mm |
