1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1952 Tatra T600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
Model | 300 | T600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |