1966 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, both 1966 Avanti Avanti 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 845 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 Avanti Avanti 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 Avanti Avanti. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Avanti | Trabant |
| Model | Avanti | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 24 L |
