1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 1 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 765 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 1968 Dodge Dart 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 1968 Dodge Dart. 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Dodge | Trabant |
| Model | Dart | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2030 mm |
