1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1964 Trabant P 601 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Austin | Trabant |
| Model | A 135 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2030 mm |
