1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 47 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 890 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 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Trabant | Subaru |
| Model | P 601 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 64 L |
