1966 Lotus Europa vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1967 Trabant P 601 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lotus Europa | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Lotus | Trabant |
| Model | Europa | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2030 mm |
