1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indica (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indica weights approximately 390 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, 2011 Tata Indica (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica 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 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Trabant | Tata |
| Model | P 601 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 37 L |
