2007 Porsche Boxster vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 28 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Boxster | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Porsche | Tatra |
| Model | Boxster | T613 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 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 | 1345 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2990 mm |
