1967 Trabant P 601 vs. 2013 Mazda 2
To start off, 2013 Mazda 2 is newer by 46 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 2 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 2 weights approximately 428 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, 2013 Mazda 2 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 2 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 | 2013 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Trabant | Mazda |
| Model | P 601 | 2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 595 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2489 mm |
