1959 Suzuki Light vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 593 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Trabant P 601 (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1959 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Trabant P 601 (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Suzuki Light | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Trabant |
| Model | Light | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 593 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
