1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1965 Trabant P 601 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 783 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe 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 Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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 Coupe (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Abarth | Trabant |
Model | Coupe | P 601 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 24 L |