1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 500 and 1967 Trabant P 601 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 595 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Trabant P 601 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Trabant P 601 (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 500 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 1967 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1967 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Fiat | Trabant |
Model | 500 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |