1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
Because 1960 Abarth 750 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 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Abarth | Trabant |
| Model | 750 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 24 L |
