1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio 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 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Clio (81 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Clio weights approximately 560 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, 2010 Renault Clio (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Trabant | Renault |
| Model | P 601 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 55 L |
