1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 850 and 1968 Trabant P 601 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 850 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 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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 Fiat 850 (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Fiat | Trabant |
Model | 850 | P 601 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 24 L |