 This study examined the performance of two types of electric traction drives, one with direct torque control and another with vector control under various operating conditions. It was found that the direct torque control had better accuracy in regulating the speed and torque at low frequencies, while the vector control had better accuracy at high frequencies. Additionally, the direct torque control was more resistant to power supply and low disturbances. This article was authored by Sergei Gulak, Boris Lubarskiy, Yvgen Ryabov, and others.