1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 42 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Trabant P 601. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 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 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Trabant | Volvo |
| Model | P 601 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2840 mm |
