1966 Trabant P 601 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Venturi 400 weights approximately 537 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 1997 Venturi 400 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 1997 Venturi 400. 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Trabant P 601 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Trabant | Venturi |
| Model | P 601 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
