1965 Trabant Universal vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1966 Trabant P 601 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant Universal would be higher. Both 1965 Trabant Universal and 1966 Trabant P 601 are equipped with a 595 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 23 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Trabant Universal weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant Universal. (51 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Trabant Universal | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Trabant | Trabant |
| Model | Universal | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
