1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1966 Tatra T603
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1966 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Tatra T603. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1966 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1966 Tatra T603 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1966 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
Model | 500 | T603 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |