1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1975 Tatra T603
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1975 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1975 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T603. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1975 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1975 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1975 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
Model | 560 | T603 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |