2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 22 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1986 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1986 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1986 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | DB9 | T613 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
