2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Maserati | Tatra |
| Model | Quattroporte | T613 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2990 mm |
