2009 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1987 Tatra T613
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1987 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Tatra T613 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 1987 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Solstice | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tatra |
| Model | Solstice | T613 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2384 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
