1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 46 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 827 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.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Trabant | Nissan |
| Model | P 601 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 80 L |
