1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1964 Trabant P 601 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600.
Because 1959 Abarth 600 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 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1959 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Abarth | Trabant |
Model | 600 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |