1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Pickup
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup is newer by 43 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Pickup weights approximately 280 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, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Trabant P 601 | 2007 Volkswagen Pickup | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 601 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 60 L |
