1965 Trabant P 601 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 40 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 669 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 601 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 55 L |
