1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1967 Trabant P 601 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. 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 5 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 50 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Trabant P 601 (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Trabant P 601 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Trabant P 601 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
Make | Trabant | Trabant |
Model | P 601 | P 50 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 595 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |