1965 Trabant P 601 vs. 1988 Acura Integra
To start off, 1988 Acura Integra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601.
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, 1988 Acura Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Acura Integra 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 | 1988 Acura Integra | |
| Make | Trabant | Acura |
| Model | P 601 | Integra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4285 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
