1965 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 782 cc, 1965 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mazda Familia (35 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mazda Familia weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Mazda Familia (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda Familia | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mazda | Trabant |
| Model | Familia | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 593 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 24 L |
