1965 Trabant P 601 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1965 Trabant P 601 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 689 cc (2 cylinders), 1956 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Trabant P 601 (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Trabant P 601 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Trabant | Trabant |
Model | P 601 | P 70 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 595 cc | 689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |