1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 475 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601. 1997 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1964 Trabant P 601 has manual transmission. 1964 Trabant P 601 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Trabant P 601 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Trabant | Toyota |
Model | P 601 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 595 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2470 mm |