1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 43 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 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 1110 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.
Because 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
Make | Trabant | Ferrari |
Model | P 601 | 612 Scaglietti |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 595 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 532 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4902 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1956 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1344 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2949 mm |