1964 Trabant P 601 vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 735 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 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda Premacy 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 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Trabant | Mazda |
| Model | P 601 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 100 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 58 L |
