1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Citroen C3 is newer by 48 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C3 (118 HP @ 5660 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C3 weights approximately 750 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, 2012 Citroen C3 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C3 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 | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Trabant | Citroen |
| Model | P 601 | C3 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5660 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 50 L |
