1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 45 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1455 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 2012 BMW 750 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 2012 BMW 750. 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 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 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Trabant | BMW |
| Model | P 601 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3070 mm |
