1965 Trabant P 601 vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 45 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Panda (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Panda weights approximately 525 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.
Because 2010 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Panda 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 | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Trabant | Fiat |
| Model | P 601 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 35 L |
