1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Trabant P 601

To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 715 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 1965 Trabant P 601
Make Alfa Romeo Trabant
Model Spider P 601
Year Released 1967 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2582 cc 595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 163 HP 23 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 53 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.6 mm 73 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 7.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 615 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 3560 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 24 L


 

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