2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1986 Tatra T613
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Tatra T613 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1986 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1986 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Honda | Tatra |
| Model | S2000 | T613 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
