1965 Trabant P 601 vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 475 kg more than 1965 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Trabant | Toyota |
| Model | P 601 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 70 L |
