1958 Trabant P 50 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1964 Trabant P 601 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 595 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Trabant P 601 (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 50 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Trabant P 50 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Trabant | Trabant |
| Model | P 50 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
