1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1964 Trabant P 601 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 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 45 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
Because 1960 Abarth 700 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 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1960 Abarth 700 (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Abarth | Trabant |
Model | 700 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 24 L |