1958 Trabant P 70 vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1967 Trabant P 601 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Trabant P 601 (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Trabant P 70 | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Trabant | Trabant |
Model | P 70 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2030 mm |