1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1967 Trabant P 601 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
Because 1960 Abarth 850 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 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Abarth | Trabant |
| Model | 850 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
