1966 Trabant P 601 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 44 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 2017 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 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Trabant | Land Rover |
| Model | P 601 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 70 L |
