1966 Trabant P 601 vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i30 is newer by 45 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai i30 (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 841 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Hyundai i30 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i30 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 | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Trabant | Hyundai |
| Model | P 601 | i30 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 53 L |
