1957 Buick 40 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1965 Trabant P 601 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Buick 40 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 1957 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Buick | Trabant |
Model | 40 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2030 mm |