1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1943 Tatra T87

To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1943 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1943 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1943 Tatra T87. 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1943 Tatra T87 has manual transmission. 1943 Tatra T87 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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