1966 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, both 1966 AC Cobra and 1966 Trabant P 601 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 532 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | AC | Trabant |
| Model | Cobra | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 24 L |
