2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1986 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tatra |
| Model | Corvette | T613 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1582 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
