2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1986 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 774 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1986 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1986 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Lotus | Tatra |
| Model | Exige | T613 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 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 | 916 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
