1960 Trabant Universal vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800

To start off, both 1960 Trabant Universal and 1960 Volvo P 1800 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1960 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Volvo P 1800 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 Volvo P 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Trabant Universal, 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 Volvo P 1800 (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Trabant Universal.

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