1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 722 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Trabant | Kia |
Model | P 601 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 595 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |