1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 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, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (108 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Trabant P 601 | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Trabant | Volkswagen |
| Model | P 601 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
