1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1957 Tatra T603
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1957 Tatra T603. 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1957 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
| Model | 300 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
