1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,543 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1960 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
| Model | 220 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
