1958 Riley 4 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1965 Trabant P 601 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 525 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 1958 Riley 4 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 1958 Riley 4. 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, 1958 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Riley 4 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Riley | Trabant |
Model | 4 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2030 mm |