1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1963 Tatra T603
To start off, 1963 Tatra T603 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Tatra T603 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1963 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
| Model | 300 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
